Lied to.......Advice please

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I have kids in care that started with me at 10 months that are on the wait list for school age care program. It is a centralized wait list with a list so long there is only a 60-70% chance they will get a space.

While I feel for you as I have had that happen and one of the reasons I question parents looking for care in Aug (afraid they won't get a place for Sept) and why I make it clear what the deposit is for and notice required. To have had the child for a full year is considered in my books not being lied to. Many things a parent says when they are infants changes over time as the child grows, there is pressure from familly members, they meet families in a social group and want to have all of the kids be together. Provided they gave you the required termination notice and didn't just string you along for a few weeks then it is just one of the penalties we pay for in this business and why trying to bank 3 months worth of money to cover for that child is something to strive for so there isn't as much worry when it takes awhile to fill the space.